File Trade Taxes

Online Service
File Your Trade Taxes Online
Calculate, file, and pay your trade-related taxes including import duties, VAT, excise taxes, and customs fees. Our automated system ensures accurate calculations and compliance with Trinidad and Tobago tax regulations.

Processing Time

Instant calculation & payment

Payment Methods

Credit card, bank transfer, e-wallet

Digital Receipts

Instant tax receipts & certificates

Compliance Tracking

Automated compliance monitoring

Available Tax Services
Choose the appropriate tax filing service for your trade activity

Import Duties & VAT

Calculate and pay import duties, VAT, and customs processing fees for imported goods

• Import duty (5-25% based on goods)

• VAT (12.5% on duty-inclusive value)

• Customs processing fee ($50 TTD)

Export Taxes & Fees

Pay export taxes, documentation fees, and certification costs for exported goods

• Export documentation fee ($25 TTD)

• Certificate of origin fee ($15 TTD)

• Export inspection fee (if required)

Business Trade Tax

File quarterly and annual trade business taxes based on your trading activities

• Quarterly trade tax returns

• Annual business tax filing

• Trade license renewal fees

Excise & Special Taxes

Pay excise taxes on specific goods like alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and luxury items

• Alcohol excise tax (varies by type)

• Tobacco products tax

• Motor vehicle excise tax

Current Tax Rates
Standard rates for common trade taxes (rates may vary by product category)

Import Taxes

Electronics & Technology:15%
Textiles & Clothing:20%
Machinery & Equipment:10%
Food Products:5-15%
VAT (on all imports):12.5%

Other Taxes & Fees

Customs Processing Fee:$50 TTD
Export Documentation:$25 TTD
Certificate of Origin:$15 TTD
Business Trade Tax:2-5%
Late Payment Penalty:1.5%/month
Tax Filing Process
Step-by-step guide to file and pay your trade taxes
1

Select Tax Type

Choose the appropriate tax category for your filing

2

Enter Transaction Details

Provide goods information, values, and quantities

3

Automatic Tax Calculation

System calculates all applicable taxes and fees

4

Review & Confirm

Verify calculations and tax breakdown

5

Make Payment

Secure online payment with instant confirmation

6

Receive Tax Receipt

Download digital receipt and compliance certificate

Payment Methods
Credit/Debit Cards
Online Banking
Digital Wallets
Bank Transfer

All payments are processed securely through our certified payment gateway.

Tax Benefits & Incentives
CARICOM Goods:0% Duty
Manufacturing Inputs:Reduced Rates
Green Technology:Tax Incentives
Early Payment:2% Discount
Need Help?
Board of Inland Revenue

Phone: (868) 627-7000

Email: taxes@bir.gov.tt

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Service Statistics
Taxes Filed This Month:3,247
Average Processing:Instant
Payment Success Rate:99.8%
Customer Satisfaction:4.9/5